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Gilson 53070 S-Twin vs Gilson 53080 GT18HE
Verdict: Gilson 53070 S-Twin vs Gilson 53080 GT18HE
The Gilson 53070 S-Twin and the Gilson 53080 GT18HE are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Gilson 53080 GT18HE is the newer design (1985 vs 1982). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Gilson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Gilson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
GilsonReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
Engine
Displacement
42.3 ciReference
42.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 58 mmReference
87 x 58 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Power (gross)
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
Eaton 11Reference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
8.50x12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.50x12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Weight
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298 kgReference
Gilson 53070 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Gilson 53080 attachments
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.


